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J1 FDG

1995 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 FDG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,245 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable track rod has play at rack (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge is badly worn nearly down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement slightly sticking (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable track rod has play at rack (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear view rear removed

Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 90,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,965 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 81,965 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 81,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 76,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 76,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 67,441 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,206 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 44,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 44,354 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J1 FDG is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 FDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J1 FDG registered?

J1 FDG is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is J1 FDG safe to buy?

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